Olivier Jonquet Capitaine & Carrosse

French designer Olivier Jonquet integrates classical design cues in a watch that you would expect to cost much more than it does. With no excess pageantry on the dial, and while paying homage to pocket watches from a previous era, Jonquet creates a real vintage feel in a fully modern manufactured watch.

Olivier Jonquet

A short but elaborate hour hand circles above the cushion-shaped aperture while a rear window allows a peek at the nicely decorated modern mechanics within both the Capitaine and the Carrosse series shown here.

Olivier Jonquet Carrosse

The limited edition Carrosse exposes the retro glamour of French design, while the black PVD version of the Capitaine imposes a modern touch to the frame. Inside the 43.5mm cushion case beats a manual-wind ETA 6498-1 (a movement often used today in pocket watches) with a power reserve around forty-six hours from full wind.

Capitaine, black PVD version

Carrosse fond

Custom Carrosse buckle.

Ornate two-tone leather straps add panache and both of these series, which each are priced just under $2,500.

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